Lincoln's Notable Law Case for the Illinois Central Railway
The article recounts Abraham Lincoln defending the Illinois Central railroad in a 1853 tax dispute with McLean County. After a stingy initial offer of 2000 dollars was rebuffed by a Chicago official, Lincoln raised the claim to 5000 dollars and filed suit. Six lawyers later certified the bill as reasonable, and judgment followed by default.
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Lincoln
Illinois Central Railroad
McLean County
Tila
Supreme Court
Chicago
George B. McClellan
Daniel Webster
Stong
November Lincoln Career Overview 1860 1864
The piece cites Lincoln’s early wartime doubts after Bull Run and his strategy to blockade coasts and move forces to East Tennessee. Leonard Swett says Lincoln doubted two years of war and feared conquest was unlikely, while others note his Gettysburg address in 1863 and reelection in 1864. Henry C. G. Whitney.
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Lincoln
Gettysburg
Bull Run
East Tennesees
Virginia
Washington
Richmond
Managsae
Leonard Swett
Lincoln Park
Chicago
Henry CG. Whitney
April Milestones in Lincoln's Career
The record notes key dates in Abraham Lincoln's timeline including April 21 1882 election as captain for Indian War service April 15 1861 call for 75000 three months militiamen April 11 1865 last public speech and April 15 1865 death from assassin’s weapon
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Lincoln
Manila battle erupts as rebels attack American lines
At Manila Feb 6 the clash ends weeks of tension with Filipinos firing from Caloocan to Santa Mesa and Balik Balik while American units including the Nebraska Montana and North Dakota regiments defend posts. Casualties run high for both sides with Americans reporting 42 killed and 145 wounded.
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Elwell S. Otis
Caloocan
Poco
Nebraska
Montana
North Dakota
Nattic
Gagalangin
Santa Mesa
Balik-Balik
Pandacan
Utah Light Artillery
United States
Charleston
Concord
Malabona
Coloacan
Monadnock
Malate
California
Washington
Kansas
Aguinaldo
Manila
Lincoln
Poynter
Congress
Omaha
Associated Press
Neobraska
Curtis
Keckley and
Begler
Charles W. Ballenger
Ralph W. Kells
Harry
Hull
York
Davis Lagger
I, Bennett
E. Eggert
C. Fremont
Charles R. Keckley
Louis L. Begler
C. Lincoln
Orrin
T. Curtis
C. Beatrice
James Pierce
Pawnee City
James Kalsey
Edward K. Erwin
Treaty Ratified by Senate After Last Moment Switch
The treaty of peace with Spain, negotiated at Paris, was ratified by the Senate 57 to 27 in a tense session. Senators McEnery and Jones switched positions at the last moment, securing the two thirds needed. The vote followed a day of political maneuvering and ended with praise from the White House and cabinet. A West amendment to equate the Philippines with Cuba was defeated.
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Washington
United States
Spain
Paris
Senate
McEnery
Louisiana
Jones
Nevada
Yeas
Aldrich
Allen
Allison
Baker
Burrows
Butler
Carter
Chandler
Clark
Clay
Cullom
Davis
Deboe
Elkins
Fairbanks
Faulkner
Foraker
Frye
Gallinger
Gear
Gray
Hanna
Hansbrough
Harris
Hawley
Kenney
Kyle
Lindsay
Quay
Lodge
McBride
McLaurin
McMillan
Mantle
Mason
Morgan
Nelson
Penrose
Perkins
Pettus
Platt
N. Y
Pritchard
Ross
Sewell
Shoup
Simon
Spooner
Stewart
Sullivan
Teller
Thurston
Warren
Wellington
Walcott
Nays
Bacon
Bate
Berry
Caffery
Chilton
Cockrell
Daniel
Gorman
Heitfeld
Hoar
Ark
Mallory
Martin
Mills
Mitchell
Money
Murphy
Pascoe
Pettigrew
Rawlins
Roach
Smith
Tillman
Turley
Turner
West
Messrs
Cannon
Manila
Philippines
Cuba
White House
Cox
Hay
Washington reports ratified peace treaty and casualty lists
The Washington dispatch notes the ratified peace treaty and the arrival of casualty lists from General Otis. The report highlights Otis promising full details in a Sunday update and underscores the ongoing impact of the war.
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Washington
Otis
General Otis Dispatch on Insurgent Fighting
A public message from General Otis reports heavy fighting with insurgents. The attack began 8:45 p.m. and continued through the night, with a major daybreak advance driving insurgents beyond their former lines. Casualties for our side are estimated at 1775 with few fatalities. several villages and defense works captured. Navy praised for support. city remained quiet.
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Otis
Wasitsxeron
General Otis
Four Members Forfeit Seats in House Over Army Commissions
Major General Wheeler of Alabama Colonel James R Campbell of Illinois Colonel David G Colson of Kentucky and Major Edward E Robbins of Pennsylvania vacated their seats after accepting army commissions. The judiciary commission also found none of the civil commissions’ members vacated seats. The river and harbor bill, about 30 million dollars, passed the House 160 to 7.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Judiciary Commission
Wheeler
Alabama
James R. Campbell
Ilinois
David G. Colson
Kentucky
Edward E. Robbins
Pennsylvania
Congress
The Genuine Syrup of Figs Advertisement
The California Fig Syrup Co promotes its Syrup of Figs as a scientifically manufactured, original remedy. It emphasizes authenticity, strong medical standing, and satisfaction from millions of families, claiming no irritation or nausea and no griping.
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Calirorgnia Fie Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup Co
Catifornia Fig Syrup Co
An Old Fashioned Valentine in a New York Factory
A New York Valentine factory employs 200 workers on the second floor crafting romantic cards and verses for all tastes. The article notes a decline in shipment scale but valentine sales remain substantial, with European imports and a nod to Dickens in Pickwick.
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Greater
New York
St. Valentine’s Tender
Consignor
Consignee
Europe
Adan
Dickens
Pickwick Papers
Sam Weller
Langham Place
Valentine
Allery Ellmore
Milliner Liquidates Sailors and Walking Hats at Cost
Mrs. Lrason announces a clearance sale of sailors and walking hats at cost. The local milliner invites customers to take advantage of the hurried sale on her remaining stock.
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Joseph K. Sheldon
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Eugene E. Stevens
Frank G. McLain
Hiram Fay
Carl F. Osgood
A. Haskell
Third Artillery
Bernard Sharp
Orian Ryan
Edward Lundstrom
James Gleason
Fourteenth Infantry
Guy B. So
Joseph W. Osberger
Dixon A. Everett
Michael Kennedy
Augustin Berry
Benjamin A. Harbour
Hugh P. McMellan
Herman Steinhagen
O. B. Wright
William Sloat
Arthur L. Osburn
Richard Hughes
Albert B. Barth
James Mitchell
G. W. Hall
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William C. Smith
Tennessee
House
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House Committee
Census Bureau
Hopkins
Hawaiian Islands
Court of Claims
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Cal
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N.Y
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